Crochet iPad or Tablet Sleeve

If you're looking to add a personal touch to your tech accessories, consider crocheting an iPad or tablet sleeve. Not only is it a fun and creative project, but it also allows you to customize the sleeve to fit your device perfectly. You can choose your favorite colors, patterns, and embellishments to make it unique and stylish. Crocheting a sleeve also provides a layer of protection for your device, keeping it safe from scratches and minor bumps. Plus, it's a great way to show off your crochet skills and impress your friends with a handmade creation. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to craft a one-of-a-kind sleeve that will keep your device cozy and secure!

Materials

Size 2 or size 3 yarn in 3 Colors (Caterpillar yarn pictured, but being discontinued):

• Approx. 90 yards color A
• Approx. 110 yards color B
• Approx. 75 yards color C

*Yardage listed is for the larger size sleeve

Crochet hook in size G/4mm

Gauge: 18 scs = 4” width

Pattern Notes

• Pattern written using US terms.
• We are using the Feather Stitch for this tablet sleeve.

Sizing

• Small – Amazon Fire HD Tablet or iPad mini = approx. 5.5” wide
• Large – iPad or Galaxy Tabs = approx. 6.75” wide

Pattern

Using Color A:

• Round 1: Ch-(24, 30), 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next (21, 27) sts, 4 sc in last chain. Working up opposite side of chain, sc in next (21, 27) sts, 2 sc in same as first 2 sts. Do not join. (50, 62)
• Rounds 2 – 6: Sc in each st around. Do not join, mark first st of each round with st marker (50, 62)
• Round 7: Sl st to next st, ch-1, hdc in same, ch-1, sk next st, *hdc in next, ch-1, sk-next st* repeat between * * around. Join to first st. (50, 62)

• Round 8: Ch-1, turn, feather using first ch-sp, first skipped st from previous round, and next ch-sp, ch-1. Feather around, placing final in same as beg leg. Join to top of first st. (25, 31 Feathers)
• Rounds 9 – 10: Ch-1, turn, Feather in each around. Join to top of first st. (25, 31 Feathers)

Change to Color B:

• Rounds 11 – (13, 14): Repeat round 9 (25, 31)

Change to Color C:

• Rounds (14, 15) – (16, 18): Repeat round 9 (25, 31)

Change to Color B:

• Rounds (17, 19) – (19, 22): Repeat round 9 (25, 31)

Change to Color C:

• Rounds (20, 23) – (21, 26): Repeat round 9 (25, 31)

Change to Color B:

• Rounds (22, 27) – (24, 30): Repeat round 9 (25, 31)

Change to Color A:

• Rounds (25, 31) – (27, 33): Repeat round 9 (25, 31)

• Round (28, 34): Ch-1, do not turn, sc in each half of each feather around. Do not join, work in a spiral for remainder of pattern. (50, 62)
• Rounds (29, 35) – (34, 39): Sc in each st around (50, 62)
• Round (35, 40): Sc in (12, 16) sts. Ch-19, sc in remaining sts around. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Button/Knob

Round 1: Magic Circle, Ch-1, 12 dc in circle. Join to top of first dc with sl st. Do not fasten off. Cinch up the hole using the beginning yarn tail. (12)

Round 2: Ch-2, dc4tog 3x. (3)

Fasten off and sew to sleeve center top.